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Genesis 32 · Grade 4

Wrestling and Blessing

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Twenty years earlier, Jacob had fled from Esau. Now he must face him again. His fear drove him to pray one of the first recorded prayers in the Bible. It is a model prayer: he addressed God, remembered God's promises, confessed his unworthiness, and asked for help.

That night, alone, Jacob wrestled with a mysterious man. Hosea 12:4 says Jacob struggled with the angel, wept and sought his favor. Jacob had spent his life grabbing blessings by his own strength. Now he clung to God and begged for a blessing that only God could give.

God touched Jacob's hip and changed his name. Jacob had meant heel-grabber or deceiver. The man said Jacob had fought with God, and his new name Israel was given because of that. Jacob walked away limping, weaker in body but stronger in faith. Sometimes God makes us weak so that we will depend on Him.

Show What You Know

  1. What four parts are in Jacob's prayer?

  2. What did Jacob do differently this time to get a blessing?

  3. What does the name Israel mean?

  4. Why might God have left Jacob with a limp?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

angelprayIsraelGod
  1. His fear drove him to one of the first recorded prayers in the Bible.
  2. Hosea 12:4 says Jacob struggled with the , wept and sought his favor.
  3. Now he clung to and begged for a blessing that only God could give.
  4. The man said Jacob had fought with God, and his new name was given because of that.

Think About It

  1. Use Jacob's prayer as a model. What promise of God could you pray back to Him this week?

  2. How can a weakness help you depend more on God?

Memory Verse

He said, “Your name will no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have fought with God and with men, and have prevailed.”

Genesis 32:28 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for today's Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you be honest with God when you struggle?
  • How can a tough season draw you closer to God?

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